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SM04 XHR

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,474 mi
Last recorded36,474 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 XHR
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,474 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 36,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 21,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,561 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,854 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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SM04 XHR is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 56,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM04 XHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM04 XHR registered?

SM04 XHR is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is SM04 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 XHR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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